Thursday, October 25, 2012

Early Childhood News

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JOBS
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Job Opportunities Bulletin
Day Care Council of New York



Education Research Analyst (Quantitative)
Child Trends



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CONFERENCES
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Small Steps to Improve Children’s Environmental Health in your Early Childhood Program
October 31, 2012 2:00 PM Eastern Time



National Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference & Expo
November 7-10, 2012
Atlanta, GA



Early Care & Learning Council 2012 Leadership Summit
November 14–15, 2012
Syracuse, New York



Early Education and Technology for Children Conference
April 2–4, 2013
Salt Lake City, Utah
Proposals must be received by October 22, 2012



2013 Welfare Research and Evaluation Conference
May 29-31, 2013
Washington D.C.



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RESOURCES
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Safe to Sleep Public Education Campaign
National Institutes of Health



A Role for Early Ed Tech: Strengthening Connections Among Teachers, Librarians and Coaches
New America Foundation



The Child Indicator: The Child, Youth, and Family Indicators Newsletter
Child Trends, Vol. 13, Issue No. 1



Child Care Quality and Cognitive Development: Trajectories Leading to Better Preacademic Skills
Child Development, early view



American Psychological Association

Parenting that works: Seven research-backed ways to improve parenting

Bringing books to life: Psychologists' research points to new ways to nurture young readers

Raising children to resist violence: What you can do



National Association for the Education of Young Children

Building Relationships with Children: Contact Talks

Is My Child Missing Out on Early Education?

Pumpkin Fun: Safe, Tasty, and Educational

Building Relationships with Children: Contact Talks



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GRANTS
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Diane J. Willis Early Career Award
American Psychological Foundation/Division 37



New York State Department of Health

Maternal and Infant Health Initiative

Mediation Services Provided in the New York State Early Intervention Program



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NEWS
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Day Care Council Launches Early Childhood Employment Partnership
10/24/12, NYNP



Media Advisory: 2012 NAEYC Annual Conference & Expo



Home Visiting Investments Create Opportunities for Family, Friend and Neighbor Partnerships
10/22/12, CLASP



Bullies Nearly Twice as Likely to Have Mental Health Disorder
10/22/12, ABC



Cuddle Your Kid!
10/19/12, NY Times



Episode 411: Why Preschool Can Save The World
10/19/12, NPR



Texas-Mexico Border Violence May Harm Kids' Mental Health
10/19/12, US News



Education Reform: NY-Style
10/19/12, ECE Policy Matters



Champions of Paid Care Leave: More Baby Talk Needed in Prez Debates
10/18/12, Public News Service



Obama, Romney have different views on education
10/17/12, USA Today



It's Pretty Clear That Preschool Is Way More Valuable Than College
10/12/12, Business Insider



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ADVOCACY
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Policy Forum - Looking Forward: Improving the Well-Being of Children and Families
Thursday, November 29, 2012, 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy, Albany, NY



Early Childhood Education Video
Making Health Easier



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Thursday, October 18, 2012

Early Childhood News

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JOBS
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Childcare Director
Tompkins Hall Nursery and Childcare Center at Columbia University



Assistant or Associate Professor
University of Alabama, Human Development and Family Studies



Assistant Professor, Child Clinical, Pediatric, or Developmental Psychology
University of North Carolina, Charlotte



Professor and Department Chair
Department of Child Development, Tufts University



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CONFERENCES
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Webinar: How Educational Technology Can Support Math Outcomes by Douglas Clements and Julie Sarama
October 18, 2012, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM EDT



Webinar: The Director’s Role in Developing LEGAL Enrollment Agreements – So Much More Than an Enrollment Form, by Michelle McGinnis
October 24, 2012 2:00 PM Eastern Time



2012 NAEYC Annual Conference & Expo
November 7-10, 2012
Atlanta, GA



27th ZERO TO THREE National Training Institute
November 28-December 1, 2012
Los Angeles, CA



121st annual APA conference
July 31st - August 4th, 2013
Honolulu, Hawaii
The deadline for proposals is November 16th, 2012



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RESOURCES
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Seasonal Influenza Information for Children and Adolescents
New York State Department of Health



Video: Healthy Changes Start in Preschool
Making Health Easier



ZERO TO THREE: National Center for Infants, Toddlers and Families

I'm Scared: Responding to Your Toddlers' Fears

Temperament: Reaction to Change

Free Article: Doing What Doesn’t Come Naturally



National Association for the Education of Young Children

Is Dressing Up for Halloween Different than for Pretend Play?

Anti-Bias Education: Halloween

Great Books to Read to Infants and Toddlers

The Essentials of Early Literacy Instruction

Developing Kindergarten Readiness and Other Large-Scale Assessment Systems

New NAEYC Book Argues that Promoting Civility Starts in the Early Years



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GRANTS
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Esther Katz Rosen Graduate Student Fellowships
American Psychological Association



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NEWS
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Early Care and Learning Council Guide for Voters and Candidates
10/17/12, New York Nonprofit Press



3 hours of daily exercise suggested for young children
10/16/12, FOX News



Romney and Obama need to show they care for America's caregivers
10/16/12, Guardian



Obama, Romney silent on early education
10/15/12, News-leader



Jaffee, educators want additional funds to evaluate state's Pre-K programs
10/15/12, Legislative Gazette



Sunday column: Ignoring the poor drags us all down
10/15/12, Times Union



Hospitals Ditch Formula Samples to Promote Breast-Feeding
10/15/12, NY Times



Ready to work with child care providers
10/15/12, Watertown Daily Times



More Sleep Means More Focused, Emotionally Stable Kids
10/15/12, TIME



Viewpoints: Teaching children to read
10/14/12, BBC News



Classroom Yoga Helps Improve Behavior Of Kids With Autism
10/12/12, NPR



It's Pretty Clear That Preschool Is Way More Valuable Than College
10/12/12, Business Insider



Pre-Test Jitters Might Boost Scores: Study
10/12/12, US News



Taking the stress out of family dinners
10/10/12, Washington Post



Cutbacks and the Fate of the Young
10/09/12, NY Times



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ADVOCACY
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Early Care & Learning Council

The value of a local presence

Guide for Voters and Candidates

QUALITYstarsNY: Kudos and clarifications



Election Toolkit
First Five Years Fund



Tell Us Your Story about Child Care - Your Voice Can Make a Difference
Child Care Aware



KIDS COUNT Infographic Challenge
Voting opened on October 16



Policy Forum: Looking Forward: Improving the Well-Being of Children and Families
Thursday, November 29th, 2012
Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy
Albany, NY



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Thursday, October 11, 2012

Early Childhood News

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CONFERENCES
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Online Event: Q&A with the author of The Power of Assessment
October 15–19, 2012



Webinar: Developing Coordinated Longitudinal Early Childhood Data Systems
Tuesday, October 16, 2012 11.30am-12.30 pm ET



Webinar: ECE Tech Trends in 2012, New Directions for 2013, and Why Tech Integration Matters- A TEC Conversation with Warren Buckleitner
October 17, 2012 2:00 PM Eastern Time



National Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference & Expo
November 7-10, 2012
Atlanta, GA



Early Care & Learning Council 2012 Leadership Summit
November 14–15, 2012
Syracuse, New York



24th annual conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education
March 25-29, 2013
New Orleans, LA
Due: October 25, 2012



The National Conference in Pediatric Psychology
April 11–13, 2013
New Orleans, LA
Deadline for submission is December 16, 2012



43rd Annual Meeting of the Jean Piaget Society
June 6-8, 2013
Chicago, IL



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RESOURCES
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National Association for the Education of Young Children
What is too scary for children at different ages?


New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council
October Monthly Update



American Psychological Association

Impact of food advertising on childhood obesity

Parenting that works



Society for Research in Child Development

Developments, SRCD Newsletter
Volume 55, Number 4, October 2012

Social Policy Report: Children, Families and Poverty: Definitions, Trends, Emerging Science and Implications for Policy



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GRANTS
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Field-Initiated Ideas for Individuals who are Medically Fragile
New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council



Bidding Opportunity Announcement List
NYS Office of Children and Family Services



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NEWS
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Protecting your children from the dangers of blinds and window coverings
10/11/12, News Channel 5



Infographics: Growing Up With Technology
10/10/12, Teachers Tech



Charter Preschool: Coming Our Way
10/09/12, Huffington Post



Letter: Early education a wise investment
10/09/12, Times Union



The Competing Views on Competition
10/08/12, NY Times



Editorial: The state of kids: Poor, and poorer
10/08/12, Times Union



The Disturbing Sexualization of REALLY Young Girls
10/08/12, Seattle PI



Tips from early childhood development experts
10/08/12, Charlotte Observer



Does mom's depression affect baby's language?
10/08/12, CNN Health



Mrs. Judd’s Top 12 Technology & Early Education Pros To Follow On Twitter
10/08/12, Examiner



Engaging with students: it’s elementary, expert says
10/05/12, Midcoast



Troubled kids in ER: Psych illness or just unruly?
10/05/12, NBC



Poverty Is More Than a Number
10/05/12, CLASP



Cash for chores? There's a better way to teach kids responsibility
10/03/12, Today



Catching autism earlier
10/01/12, APA



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ADVOCACY
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Policy Forum - Looking Forward: Improving the Well-Being of Children and Families
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Albany, NY



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Thursday, October 04, 2012

Early Childhood News

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JOBS
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Project Researcher
Providence Children's Museum



Multiple Available Jobs
Zero to Three



Career Forum
National Association for the Education of Young Children



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CONFERENCES
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Child Care Council of Cornell Cooperative Extension Fall Conference
October 20, 2012
Oriskany, NY



Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) Conference
November 14-17, 2012
Rochester, NY



17th Annual Virtual Birth to Three Institute
May 28 - June 27, 2013



16th Annual Welfare Research and Evaluation Conference
May 29–31, 2013
Washington, DC
Deadline for proposals is November 9, 2012



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RESOURCES
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InBrief: Executive Function: Skills for Life and Learning
Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University



New Book: Fathers in Cultural Context
Routledge Academic



How can Pre-K technology help more kids graduate?
Hatch Early Learning



Report: Assessing the Status and Needs of Children and Youth in the National Capital Region
Child Trends, September 2012



October 2012 E-News
Society for Research in Child Development



Articles for Parents: Time for Kindergarten
Child Care Aware



ZERO TO THREE

Developing Early Math Skills

Temperament: Reaction to New People



National Association for the Education of Young Children

Research News You Can Use: Pretend Play Is Important But Its Role in Learning is Complex

Parents Know What Their Children Want – or Do They?

Teaching Young Children magazine, October/November 2012 - Vol. 6, No. 1



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NEWS
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Child-care centers offer to take over pre-K
10/04/12, Adirondack Daily Enterprise



Is 'secondhand' TV taking a toll on kids?
10/01/12, CNN



Study: Serious Child Abuse Injuries Rise Slightly in the U.S.
10/01/12, Time



Overhaul Special Education for Preschool
09/28/12, NY Times



Childhood Inactivity Will Cost Your Kids 5 Years of Life, Says New Nike Research
09/28/12, Fast Company



Research Shows Youngest Kids Learn by Thinking Like Scientists
09/27/12, Education Week



‘Tuesdays for Tots’ campaign advocates for quality child care
09/26/12, Observer



When It Comes to Children’s Technology, Content Is as Important as Design
09/24/12, Wired



Global collaboration in Early Childhood
09/22/12, Tasha Cowdy



Poll: Voters Want Candidates to Focus More on Kids
09/20/12, First Focus



Studying Imagination in Children's Play
05/23/12, Case Western Reserve University



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ADVOCACY
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Ready for Kindergarten, Ready for College Campaign Public Forum
QUALITYstarsNY: a winning beginning for all our children
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Hearing Room C, Legislative Office Building, Albany



Help make child care an issue!
Early Care & Learning Council



Child Care Aware® of America

Take Action: Skyrocketing Child Care Costs

Working Parents Need Child Care



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